Dexter vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dexter

Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Dexter Rank #722

Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #722 for Dexter.

Is Dexter or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Dexter at #722 in the United States.

What do Dexter and Augustine mean?

Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Dexter and Augustine boy or girl names?

Dexter is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.